Andre Soukhamthath
Introduction
Andre Soukhamthath (born October 23, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Background
Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. Soukhamthath began competing in soccer as a youngster where he was a standout goalie. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2009.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Soukhamthath compiled an amateur record of 1-2 before making his professional debut in 2011. He competed on the regional scene, almost exclusively for CES MMA in his native state of Rhode Island.
He was the reigning CES MMA Bantamweight Champion when he was signed to the UFC in early 2017.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Soukhamthath made his promotional debut on March 4, 2017 against Albert Morales at UFC 209. He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision.
Soukhamthath faced Alejandro Pérez on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 114. He lost the fight by split decision.
Championships and accomplishments
- CES MMA
- Bantamweight Championship (One defense)
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 16 matches | 11 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 11–5 | Alejandro Pérez | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno | 000000002017-08-05-0000August 5, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Albert Morales | Decision (split) | UFC 209 | 000000002017-03-04-0000March 4, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Kin Moy | TKO (knees and punches) | CES MMA 37 | 000000002016-08-12-0000August 12, 2016 | 2 | 2:32 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Defended the CES MMA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 10–3 | Kody Nordby | KO (flying knee) | CES MMA 33 | 000000002016-03-11-0000March 11, 2016 | 5 | 1:35 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Won the vacant CES MMA Bantamweight Championship; |
| Win | 9–3 | Carlos Galindo | TKO (elbows) | CES MMA 31 | 000000002015-10-30-0000October 30, 2015 | 2 | 3:46 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Loss | 8–3 | Brian Kelleher | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 28 | 000000002015-03-13-0000March 13, 2015 | 1 | 3:38 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Tom English | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CES MMA 26 | 000000002014-10-10-0000October 10, 2014 | 2 | 2:17 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (138 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 7–2 | Kin Moy | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA 21 | 000000002014-01-24-0000January 24, 2014 | 1 | 1:06 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 7–1 | Corey Simmons | TKO (retirement) | CES MMA 20 | 000000002013-12-06-0000December 6, 2013 | 1 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Catchweight (140 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 6–1 | Billy Vaughn | Submission (keylock) | CES MMA: Rise or Fall | 000000002013-10-04-0000October 4, 2013 | 1 | 3:39 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 5–1 | Blair Tugman | Decision (unanimous) | CES MMA: New Blood | 000000002013-06-07-0000June 7, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Kurt Chase-Patrick | TKO (punches) | CES MMA: Undisputed 2 | 000000002013-02-01-0000February 1, 2013 | 2 | 0:45 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Rob Costa | TKO (doctor stoppage) | CES MMA: Real Pain | 000000002012-10-06-0000October 6, 2012 | 2 | 4:44 | Providence, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Vinny Tisconie | KO (punches) | CES MMA: Proving Grounds | 000000002012-06-15-0000June 15, 2012 | 1 | 2:06 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Win | 1–1 | Gilvan Santos | Submission (guillotine choke) | CES MMA: Extreme Measures | 000000002012-02-03-0000February 3, 2012 | 2 | 0:44 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Robbie Slade | Decision (majority) | Cage Titans 6 | 000000002011-09-10-0000September 10, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States |